Parameter | Change (total population or as indicated) | p-value |
Body mass index (kg/m2) | decrease 0.1 ± 0.7* | <0.0001 |
Total cholesterol (mg/dl) | decrease 16.7 ± 35.8* | <0.0001 |
HDL-cholesterol (mg/dl) | increase 0.5 ± 9.0* | <0.05 |
LDL-cholesterol (mg/dl) | Decrease 13.6 ± 31.4* | <0.0001 |
Triglycerides (mg/dl) | Decrease 20.7 ± 76.0* | <0.0001 |
Resting heart rate (beats/min) | Decrease 4.1 ± 10.1* | <0.0001 |
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | Decrease 5.9 ± 16.9* | <0.0001 |
Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | Decrease 1.9 ± 10.7* | <0.0001 |
Change in maximal performance in the stress test (watt) | increase 20.0 ± 25.2 (total group) increase 25.9 ± 30.0 (<50 years) increase 19.0 ± 24.5 (50 - 70 years) increase 15.7 ± 18.7 (>70 years) | <0.0001 |